Word: subjection
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...would have been interesting to ask each man what he thought about the value of the toxic assets on bank balance sheets. Unlike land, toxic assets can multiply. And, unlike land, the value of toxic assets may never rebound, although analysts differ on that subject. (See pictures of Mark Twain...
...happy atmosphere wasn't just senatorial clubbiness. The fact that Kerry chose to make global warming the subject of his first hearing as chairman of the committee signals that in President Barack Obama's Washington at least, Gore's views on the severity of climate change and the need for action are gaining clout - and not just for environmental reasons. "Climate change will be increasingly central to our foreign policy," said Kerry. (Read "Obama Cleans Up After Bush...
...Legacy of Donald Rumsfeld Like Joe Klein, I don't approve of the use of torture [Jan. 19]. But when Klein states, "It would be interesting, just for the fun and justice of it, to subject Rumsfeld to four hours in a stress position," it sounds as though Klein, if he had been responsible for gathering information to protect millions of Americans, would have made the same choices Rumsfeld did. Ben Courtney, SELINSGROVE...
...chastise Israel similarly? This rogue nation even possesses nuclear weapons. Why is the world doing nothing about this? Apart from the U.S., global public opinion is firmly behind strict censure of Israel. Hopefully the new regime in Washington can march more in step with world views on this subject. Peter East, URANGAN, QLD., AUSTRALIA...
...lobbyist." Nonetheless, Lynn, who during his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15 pledged to "maintain the highest ethical standards," appears headed for Senate confirmation. To ease some Senators' concerns, he has promised to sell all his Raytheon stock and have his dealings at the Pentagon for the first year subject to an ethics review...